A Fair Exchange Doctors

The lad still asleep?

No sleep well. Him go back to bed.

Oh, right. Good idea.

Right, I'll be out the rest of the day.

-Bye!

-Bye-bye!

Is there a bargain rush on typhoid and flu jabs or something?

Cos this clinic list is huge.

Well, I am expecting an order of extra syringes

but they should be delivered in time for clinic.

What would we do without you?

Dr Carmichael, there must be some mistake.

Dr Clay is covering this morning.

Well, you've got me now...

But you cannot change the rota willy-nilly.

Daniel and I decided that there should be one partner

at The Mill today and one at the Campus. Get over it.

Fine.

I've put my life into building this charity.

It's been hard work, but finally we're seeing the rewards.

We got good press for our literacy campaign.

Yes, I saw that...impressive.

Yes, it's the same for all our campaigns.

What I want from LAN is to be able to empower people,

not just the disabled.

And, actually, some of our best ideas we borrowed from The Mill.

Really? Now I AM flattered.

We could do with some likeminded thinking on our advisory board.

I thought that was pretty well established.

Well, that's the problem. We need new blood.

Your board might not think so.

On the contrary, someone of your standing and The Mill's kudos

would be great for the LAN's profile.

Well, I can't say I'm not flattered, but...

I can guarantee unlimited publicity for The Mill.

We have a newsletter, and we have a mailing list of several

hundred, which is potentially a referral stream.

Why do I get the feeling I'm being pitched to?

You brought me here on false pretences.

Look, let's see if I can move a few things round

so we can sit down and talk numbers?

Well! Well, that's fantastic. All my papers are at my home office...

We have a business lunch?

My wife, well, she does the most scrumptious spread.

Got my vote.

I will be with you in a moment please. Yes, Mrs Havers, yes,

I will pass on your message

and I will tell her that it is urgent. Yes. Goodbye.

Mr James...

-Any sign of those extra supplies?

-No, not yet. I will give them a ring.

Dr Carmichael, Mrs Havers has just rang.

Her contractions have started.

I've already spoken to her twice already, it's probably just Braxton Hicks.

-Yes, but she's feeling rather anxious.

-OK, OK I will give her a ring.

OK. Better keep rolling... Mr James... Let's go!

PHONE RINGS

Just give me one moment, please. Good morning,

the Campus surgery, how may I help you? Oh!

Y... Yes!

Welcome to my humble abode.

You really have a lovely home.

Not bad for someone who wasn't supposed to amount to much.

I learnt if you want success, you have to work hard for it.

Good for you.

-You don't think it's... too...showy?

-No.

Usually, there's some action in the kitchen by now...

Ah, now...ah, here she is, Mim.

Didn't I say I had a beautiful wife?

Howard Bellamy, pleased to meet you.

Hello. You say you out all day.

Yeah, I'm sorry, business meeting...short notice.

Howard here's from The Mill surgery.

We could get a sandwich later.

No. Nonsense.

No, I go cook...

See? The way to a man's heart is...

I did not order all this!

Wow! You stocking up for Armageddon?

There must be a mistake.

You think(?)

Who's responsible for the delivery van outside?

-They...they were delivering some supplies but...

-You're parked illegally.

Oh, no, this is much more serious. Baz, they're just boxes, mate...

Boxes to you, maybe,

but a grave health and safety hazard to everyone else.

I'm surprised at you, Mrs Tembe, of all people -

I didn't expect this from the health and safety coordinator.

You should be fully versed.

I am perfectly aware of the health and safety regulations, Mr Bigelow.

There...there must be some mistake.

It says 2,000 packs.

No, it cannot be. I distinctly remember ordering...20.

Don't worry, all right? The zero key probably got stuck or something.

It's...it's...easy mistake.

Easy mistake but potentially dangerous consequences.

All you need is someone to...

There you go, head concussion, a legal suit,

The Mill won't have a leg to stand on.

Obviously I'd be derelict in my duty if I didn't make a report.

It could mean cancelling clinic, on safety grounds.

Come on! Don't be so dramatic!

I don't want to be a spanner, but you know it can't be left like this.

I'd help myself, but I'm also traffic supervisor today,

monitoring cone location.

Right, well, don't you worry, we'll get 'em shifted.

Just give us half an hour.

Mm. I'll be back on my hourly rounds.

And none the wiser.

-So, Howard, you married?

-No.

You don't know what you're missing.

Cooked meals, warm bed - behind every successful man, they say...

Yes. So they say....

Well. You just haven't met the right woman yet.

How did you and Mim meet?

Thailand. Holiday romance with a happy ending.

So she moved over here?

-Yes. Ooh, yeah. She couldn't wait.

-Does she work?

All this interest in Mim, I'll start believing that you...fancy her.

You mentioned about the leaflets earlier.

Yes, yes, I thought we could carry The Mill's details for the sessions.

Right, let's see what doctors we could...

Ooh, sorry about that, Howard!

This is Han, he's been a bit unwell, haven't you, lad?

Hello.

You gone a bit shy, hmm? Do you want your teddy?

Look, I think we better get down to business. Mim! Mim!

Ah, Han. This is my son.

Him have bad cold, not sleep.

Yeah, best take him then.

Frying dumpling...

-We can keep our eye on him.

-Mim can manage. Can't you, pet?

We can't hear ourselves think if he starts grizzling.

Now, where were we?

Hello, I'm Dr Heston Carter from The Mill Health Centre.

I'm looking for a medical student,

Liam Slade. Would you mind checking his timetable for me?

-No problem.

-Thank you.

PHONE RINGS

Good afternoon, Campus surgery, how may...? Mrs Havers...

Well, if you think you are in labour, then you need to call an ambulance.

Yes!

One at a time, please.

Yes, I will tell Dr Carmichael

to ring you again.

Oh, my goodness! No!

What the hell is going on?!

Erm...your next patient is Miss Brown. Miss Brown! Oh, my!

I can explain...

There was a mix up - we're dealing with it - clinic's running fine.

What do you want - medals? Miss Brown.

Right... I'm just going to get some papers.

Mim, that was delicious, thank you.

Very nice.

Good.

You must miss your family in Thailand? Homesick?

Do you get out much?

No...

I busy care for Han and Walter,

keep home clean.

Be good to make friends, learn more English.

Walter like house run his way.

You're Walter's wife, not his servant.

I don't know, I turn my back for one minute...

I tell Howard...Han sick, him not eat...

Yes... I was just saying maybe he should see a doctor.

I've got to pop back to the Campus surgery anyway,

so feel free to pop him down if you like.

Well, maybe we should, if the lad's still unwell.

It's a pity. I wanted to show you some proposals.

Campus?

Yes. The surgery is on the university campus.

One day...I go university.

Sounds good.

"One day", pet.

I told her if I couldn't go to university,

and I'm English, well, best get rid of those pipe dreams.

-That's a bit harsh.

-But I like...

Yeah, well, we can't always have what we like, pet, can we? That's life.

Anyway, you have Han to consider and you need to speak good English.

Right, I really must be getting off.

Please feel free to pop down to the Campus with Han.

Look, for future contact. So we can firm up...plans?

That's the last one.

Thank you, Nurse Reid. How is your ankle?

Ah, it's... Heat pad'll do the trick.

Well, thank you and I am sorry.

It is all my fault.

Ah! Mrs Tembe. I'm pleased to see the reception area has been

appropriately evacuated of hazardous objects.

Yes, we... Yes, Mr Bigelow,

we have stored all the boxes in the cupboard.

And the delivery bloke has just taken the rest away.

Yes, I've just seen the van downstairs. Had to give him

another ticket for not being in the loading bay.

But still, Mrs Tembe, I knew you'd handle it.

Could have led to disastrous consequences -

a health and safety offence.

What health and safety offence?

Captain Bellamy, sorry, sir. If you'd been here earlier,

I'd have had to serve notification of a serious

breach of health and safety regulation.

-Should I be worried?

-No, the situation's been contained, sir.

-Very good. Thank you.

As you were.

Thank you.

Result!

Well, it... It was all down to you.

Us! We're a good team.

Are you all right?

Yes, yes, I will be fine.

Liam! Liam!

Two days on the run...nice surprise.

It must seem like over-keenness on my part.

No, it's cool. Was there something...?

Yeah, I was wondering if we could have a chat?

Yeah, I've got some time before my next lecture.

Good, perhaps a coffee? I know a lovely place round the corner.

-No, Heston, you treated me yesterday, it's my turn.

-Are you sure?

No "buts" - this one's on me. The least I can do.

Please get down before you hurt yourself.

Hey, little fella... where's your mum?

Mim. You came after all.

Yes... Waiting now for doctor.

Was everything all right when I left?

Yes. Walter good man.

Not Campus office?

This is the Campus surgery. Oh, you mean the university....

No, the surgery and the university are two different places.

Oh.

But if you'd like to see a prospectus,

I could take you there after?

It close? I walk?

Yes, it's close. But what about the appointment?

Han.

See, Han seem better now. No need to bother doctor.

You're here about the university, aren't you?

Mrs Tembe, cancel Mrs Foran's appointment.

Well, here we are.

Me OK now. Thank you.

Well, I'm here now, might as well help.

Prospectus, please, for adult education.

Thank you. Well, the...

-PHONE RINGS

-Excuse me.

Howard Bellamy...

Actually, it's biochemistry, please, the post-graduate course, please.

Can I help you?

Yes, I'm looking for my wife,

she brought our boy here for an appointment, Han Foran.

I'm sorry I cannot give you that information.

Heaven's sake, look... His mother, my wife, is Thai

and Howard Bellamy, who is a friend, organised it.

I am sorry, but that is patient confidentiality.

This is ridiculous!

It's... It's a simple question - are they here or not?

Please don't take that tone, or I'll have to ask you leave.

Look, I have every right to know where my wife and son are!

Right. Leave now, or I'll call security.

Mim, what's going on?

What do you mean?

You know perfectly well. Was that some kind of charade at lunch?

Some twisted game you and Walter like to play for other people's benefit?

No, that's how it is.

Walter doesn't know you speak perfect English?!

Not fluently. No.

-It's complicated!

-Try me.

I met him in a bar in Pattaya...

Go on.

The customers, they want their little Thai girls.

Yes. Walter's not your customer, he's your husband.

I thought the longer I'm here, Walter will think my English has naturally improved.

You weren't just stringing him along to get a passport?

No, of course not! Walter's a good man.

Every marriage is different.

It doesn't have to be roses and diamonds for it to work.

In our case, we both benefit. It's a fair exchange.

Are you OK?

Yes. I will be fine.

Well, it's been a pig of a day.

A pig of a day indeed.

You can tell me to mind my own business.

It's difficult when you lose someone.

You already judged us both.

The creepy man with the mail-order bride.

The little Thai girl with an English man for a passport.

Can you blame me?

I know I play it up. "Me little Thai bride, no English".

I'm a rubbish stereotype.

Look, I care for Walter, really...and I'm happy with him.

Anyway, where would I go?

This is for post-grads.

That means you've got a degree, you're educated,

so you have choices.

I didn't come to England to have a hard life as a single parent.

I have a nice home. Walter is a good provider.

But is it fair he doesn't know the full story?

Walter made his decision as soon as he walked into that bar.

Otherwise, why didn't he pick an English wife?

So he's using you, too, is that it?

It's not me he sees!

Walter could have picked any one of us girls.

Yes, but he didn't. He picked you... so there must be something.

I know Walter cares for me and Han.

But how can I tell him now after all this time?

Well, if I found out, how long before he does?

I don't want him to lose face. Walter needs his confidence.

Well, playing dumb doesn't help that.

What about Han? Will you keep lying to him?

Will he always think his mother's a village girl with pidgin English?

Flapjack?

-No, thanks. I've been thinking about you rather a lot lately.

-Sorry, what?

MUSIC: "Rocks" by Primal Scream

Can we get away from the speakers...?

Yeah, that's better.

Yeah, I've been thinking how much you remind me

of my younger self, eager for knowledge in my chosen field.

Thank you.

But I must admit, I haven't really decided what kind of field.

Well, that's what this period is all about, research.

Now, I found this book very helpful and I think you will, too.

Principles Of Practice Of General Medicine. Cheers, Heston.

-And I have some news, which I think may be of interest to you.

-Yeah?

We're piloting an echocardiography programme at The Mill.

Branching out - nice forward thinking.

Well, I think it's an excellent opportunity for work experience

-over the summer holidays.

-Oh, great! Can I apply? Do you need a CV?

-We're not doing an open recruitment on this one.

-Oh.

We have one person in mind... and that's you.

Um...

Heston, that's amazing! Er...thanks.

I thought I was facing a summer of pizza delivery.

Well, you've been spared..

And getting experience with a respected

-practice like The Mill, it'll be great on my CV.

-Absolutely.

Thank you.

So what will it involve? What's my role exactly?

Mim! Where have you been? I've been ringing everywhere for you.

-I take Han to doctor.

-Yes, I know. I went to get you but you weren't there.

-Where did you take my wife?

-Mim asked me to drop her off.

Oh, really? And you thought you'd take the scenic route home, did you(?)

You've got it wrong.

You thought, "That Walter Foran, he's a lucky bugger." You thought you'd try your luck, did you?

-Don't be ridiculous, Walter. Mim, are you going to tell him the truth?

-What truth?

I no understand.

If somebody doesn't start telling me what's going on...

Mim wanted to see about the university courses

-so I took her to the admissions office.

-Oh, really? Is that the best you can come up with?

I mean, you're the one...

What the bloody... Masters Of Science In Biochemistry?

Walter, I'm so sorry.

I wanted to tell you, but I was scared.

Walter!

Walter!

What have I ever done to make you scared? I'd never hurt you!

Walter, you need to calm down.

Don't tell me what to do in my own house!

Well, I'm not leaving until you do.

-Remember when I took you to my home to my village, and my father was ill?

-So?

You were so generous. We couldn't thank you enough.

I decided that moment that I had to keep the pretence.

I couldn't make a fool of you.

You've made a right laughing stock of me now, haven't you?

That's your thanks, is it(?) Who's going to take me seriously after this?

I'm happy with you, Walter.

It doesn't matter if I have a degree.

No, it doesn't! You've been using me. To get into my wallet!

Well, you can find some other schmuck to offload on,

so get out of my house!

After everything I've done for her.

I took them out of stinking poverty.

-Is that really necessary?

-You heard her. She's a liar!

Pretending to be a victim.

You run a charity that's about empowering people,

you can't even help out your own wife?!

Look, I'm not condoning Mim's lies.

But just stop and think for a moment.

You have a wife who cares about you, a son!

OK, prescription lists, clinic counts, audit forms.

Thank you.

You sure there aren't any insurance claims, or complaint forms?

Told you we'd sort it.

You're looking at the A-Team here.

Mrs Tembe, I was wondering if I could ask you a favour.

Yes, of course.

The youth club are having an outing this weekend

and we're going to an adventure course but we're a volunteer down.

I don't suppose you'd fancy helping out?

Oh, no, I do not think that I...

Look, I promise I won't get you on any climbing frames.

Look, I just need someone who's calm and practical, like you.

Well yes, yes... I would be delighted.

Well, I will have to find my wellies.

Oh, and I could make a batch of home-made flapjacks.

You're a saint. You've saved our lives.

Nurse Reid. (Thank you.)

Do you know what it's like walking into one of those bars in Thailand?

Beautiful girls falling at your feet.

You feel like you're king of the world.

Bet you've had a laugh, eh?

Why Mim? Out of all of those girls?

We visited her village.

You should've seen the state of the place her folks lived in.

No wonder her father was ill.

He couldn't afford hospital bills.

It didn't cost much, and they were so grateful.

I felt good. I took charge, and I was able to help someone.

You felt good about yourself.

Yeah...no.

You're still playing a punter and the bar girl.

Look, it's... It's not like that. I care about her, yeah?

I love her.

The real Mim?

You could still have a real marriage.

Like you said yourself, some things turn out differently.

He's really taken a shine to you, hasn't he?

He did from the start.

But then the lad didn't have a dad, did he?

Yeah, well, he's got a family now.

Despite what's happened...

that's priceless.

You've got some good business ideas.

Future contact.

HE SIGHS

OK, Granger, here's the plan. I'm meeting Caroline after work.

Caroline?

You met her - hoots a lot,

tree-trunk legs, drinks like a fish.

-A riveting evening, then(?)

-Needs must.

I'm going to be back very late and your job is to be fast asleep.

Do you hear me, Granger?

Consider it done.

Walter, I never meant to hurt you.

I never laughed at you for a moment.

You're a good man and a very hard worker for our family.

And who knows...

..maybe you might just like Mim Foran?

But the fact is, you know I need you.

And you need me, too. What's wrong with that?!

There's one thing I'm certainly not lying about.

You're not a failure, Walter Foran.

DOORBELL RINGS

Taxi? This one, please.

Come on.

Do you want a lift to school?

I'm going via The Mill. I've got a doctor's appointment.

-What's the matter?

-Nothing.

It seems foolhardy in the extreme.

-She's 17 years old!

-And medically an adult.

How could you?!

For the money, obviously.

Reservation in the name of Mr Rossi.

The Royal Suite?

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